» New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (6-feet) set a Pro Bowl record with 10 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. The previous record was held by Randy Moss, who caught nine passes in the 2000 game for a record 212 yards.

» New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (6-feet) started for the NFC and passed for 131 yards and a TD before giving way to Eli Manning. Brees finished with an approaching-perfect passer rating of 142.6.

» Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (5-foot-11) completed an efficient 8 of 10 passes for 98 yards and three touchdowns. The rookie even eclipsed Brees with a passer rating of 147.1.